Balzer Trout Attack Hectic Maggot Crankbait 3cm 1.3g Sinking

Balzer Trout Attack Hectic Maggot Crankbait — Erratic Action for Trout on the Drop

The Hectic Maggot is a compact 3 cm sinking crankbait shaped like a wax worm, built for ultra-light (UL) trout fishing on still waters and streams. Its frantic, twitchy action on the sink triggers reaction strikes from trout that ignore more docile presentations.

Wax Worm Profile That Fools Trout

At just 3 cm, the Hectic Maggot closely mimics the plump silhouette of a natural maggot — a profile trout find irresistible in stocked ponds and clear streams alike. The compact body cuts through the water column with minimal resistance, letting you work it precisely along the bottom or through the mid-water zone.

Sinking Action Built for Active Fishing

The sinking design means the lure reaches the strike zone quickly and stays there. On a stop-and-go or twitch retrieve, it darts and flutters erratically — exactly the nervous movement the "Hectic" name promises. This makes it particularly effective for active jigging techniques in trout lakes and fast-flowing brooks.

Choose the Right Variant

All Hectic Maggot variants share the same 3 cm / 1.3 g sinking specification, so the choice comes down to colour. Pick a shade to match water clarity and light conditions — natural, earthy tones for clear water on bright days, and more vivid or contrasting colours for coloured or overcast conditions.

• Balzer Trout Attack Hectic Maggot 3 cm 1.3 g Sinking — 3 cm / 1.3 g / Sinking; available in multiple colours; suits trout in ponds, trout lakes, and small streams using UL spinning or area fishing setups

Facts

• Lure type: Crankbait / Wobbler

• Length: 3 cm

• Weight: 1.3 g

• Swimming action: Sinking

• Target species: Trout

• Recommended technique: Ultra-light spinning, active/area fishing

• Delivery: 1 lure in selected colour